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Hi there, our final hearing is beginning April. The courts ordered both parties to write statements to each other and to send copies to court.
There were deadline dates for this. My son did his, but the ex still hasn't bothered.(deadline was 4 days ago)
The directions in the letter state that you will not be able to give any oral evidence if statements not on time.
How strict are the courts on this?
3.5 hours have been set aside for final hearing. Does that mean that ex is unlikely to get to argue her case.
many thanks
Hi There,
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I would imagine that they would stick to what was in the letter, if they don't I would say your son could complain that his ex hasn't given her statement in writting and as it stated that no verbal evidence would be accepted then that should be held.
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The other thing that may happen is that they may postpone the hearing, though I wouldn't think that would happen unless your son's ex had a very good reason for not submitting.
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GTTS
Thankyou, I don't think they will postpone(I hope not)
He has no reason for submitting hers.
Still not received hers. I personally don't think she will bother tbh
I've been in many hearings where one party has not submitted their statements or filed late, nothing generally seems to be done about it although neither party will be able to use her statement as evidence if it hasn't been filed. If she has to go in the witness box, she will have to swear or affirm before giving evidence.
If they are both self repping, I would contact the court to point out you haven't received her statement and the deadline has now passed.
will pm you Yoda if ok
final hearing never turned out to be a final hearing grrrr!! adjourned again
Sorry to hear that smallnanny... Was it because of the delays in filing statements?
will pm
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